A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7638086 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 69179717 epoch_slot_no: 318917 block_no: 7637909 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 88693 time: 2022-08-17 14:20:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea2a935aff44024ed742700fbf28ad1c34e9e906e63ca552b6752c400742eccBlock Operator
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